Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (28,281 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (18,346 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (10,150 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (2,463 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (5,953 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (7,004 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (13,846 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (6,607 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (4,562 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (1,768 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (14,064 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (4,194 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (2,077 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (3,139,132 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €777 (2,040,766 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (486,309 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (1,541,443 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (1,089,820 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (261,259 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (66,165 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (1,379,430 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (276,621 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (14,132 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (30,708 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 149% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (186,246 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 338% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (79,638 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (215,241 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (240,881 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 382% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 199% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (59,197,888 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (3,956 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (154,941 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 480% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (38,446 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (19,142 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (32,098 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (121,598 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (9,201 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (5,772 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (5,687 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (3,239 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (3,755 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (44,971 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dresden | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (71,264 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (50,767 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (182,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (135,280 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (16,615 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (7,021 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (7,702 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €445 (1,168,543 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (238 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (90,430 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (15,595 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 346% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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